Wes and I road the ridge trail today (hardtail + cyclocross action), so I can cross that one off the list. There are some spots where I questioned what I hope I had in the area, but for the most part it was an awesome section of the Don that I can definitely improve on (hopefully without bouncing myself off too many trees). Good times, and once I tweak my gearing (39/25 does NOT get my ass up some of those hills) it will be a lot more rideable. Those rooty downhills scare the crap out of me (let's just see how much that carbon fork can take) but it gets easier when I ride with someone who knows the lines (having learned them from someone else who knows the lines).

Also, this may turn into "the next bike" ... yes, it's the same frame I'm currently riding, but shush and enjoy the bike porn.

http://www.devinci.com/web/image/Vel...frame-copy.jpg

The air show is freaking my pets out. Someone tell the guys in the planes to stfu.

That is a pretty cool frame, I am thinking of building up a SS mountain bike similar to this one. I like the utilitarian aspect of a bike like this, I am using my car less and less and a bike like this would make getting groceries a lot more fun.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...chEz/sycip.jpg

Ya, I'm a total sucker for front racks now ... they just do it for me for some reason.

I think CM always manages to accomplish one of its objectives which is to say "hey look there are lots of cyclists on the road so watch out for us!" I think most of the problems stem from the fact that it is not a realistic scenario. This the part of CM that is counterproductive IMO. Because of this, I think Ryan, that your idea of making it something that happens maybe twice a year and making it absolutely huge and "organized" would raise awareness more effectively. Maybe it could have more of a positive impact and less of a piss-off factor. That should be the goal afterall.

After cycling in Europe and the UK I have realized that cycling actually is terrible and really dangerous. We have a long way to go on this side of the pond.

hey all...
 

Just wanted to introduce myself. I met a few of you on last night's CM, and your openness and general positive vibe pulled me in. So, here I am! Thanks again to those who welcomed this newcomer. Looking forward to being a part of something rather than riding alone all the time!

F-22 for the win!

http://www.cias.org/images/2007-08-3...e%20Levels.pdf

"We strive to ensure that flight manoeuvres are designed to best demonstrate each
aircraft's capabilities while minimizing neighbourhood impact."

I wonder if they distribute that PDF in Iraq too?

whats up man...welcome

our cats freak every time one comes near big noise scary. That looks like Joel Metz's bike up above, I believe he's got over 100G on it now, which is a lot, but it's REALLY a lot for the same bike. I can imagine it feels like part of him by now. S&S, custom rack, truly broken in saddle, looks like a busted up commute mtb until you look close, smart dude

right on! like i said, your bike spoke for itself :)

that's what i've been saying! since you're a shop guy i demand that you find me a source for a off he peg front rack like that one.

i like that bike - i remember seeing that photo somewhere; is it off the IBMA site?

I made it home. THat is all. Wsomnambluant yoa rethebest

Budget? Some can get pricey. Mechanical aptitude? Some setups can be "converted" ...

nothing too pricey... can you guys get in those nitto front racks that rivendell sells?

I'd like it to work, i mean someting i can strap a 6 pack to...

no pun intended...

lol it wasn't actually, for once...

FYI the liberty village farmers market is quite decent! the produce was actually local, the farmers themselves were selling and they were very informative, good selection and not crazy expensive. $8.00 for 1 kg of raw honey ftw!

mmm.. honey..

*goes to make some toast*

I need one of you chef type people to give me an egg poaching demonstration.. I always wind up with something that looks like a cross between seagull crap and a jellyfish. Incredibly appetizing! :P

yes, it is a skill that must be practised. don't forget to trim off the 'tail'. hard to explain in written word, i'll have to show you some time...

I thought it might be but I can't find it there, (pause.....google knows all) it's on the S&S site, woot woot Joel!

btw Jeremy I'm trotting down to Swetpetes in an hour or two to drop off your sack

Yo Wes, what was that chesse you had yesterday with the bread? Camenbert?

that just sounds bad. thanks for the heads up; i'll pick it up tuesday (i assume they're closed tomorrow?).

Brie avec poivre! :)

WTF? An 1183-page Toronto thread? omgwtfstfu this is unreal. Montreal doesn't even seem to have a thread. I'm almost as taken aback as this morning when someone told me it's Sunday and not Monday.

So, I'm gonna be in town next weekend for a wedding. When I lived in Toronto I was geared through and through, so I'm not sure where to go, but I plan on trying to make it to at least one of these places:
- cavern cycles
- urbane cyclist
- cogs cycle

Are any of these ripoff artists to be avoided? Does one of these shops or one I haven't listed carry a good stock of old parts? I'll be fishing for pedals, hubs, chromo bars, old seatpost and saddle, and stuff like that.

sounds like you guys had a wild night...

go see keith at cavern first, he should be able to at least point you in the direction of the parts you need if he doesn't already have them. Urbane has a nice selection of fixed-specific parts in stock, but they're a bigger shop with what some claim can be crusty attitude (i've never really experienced this). Both are deffinately worth a visit. Never been to Cogs, so i can't comment.
You might also want to visit Jet Fuel (again?) coffee on Parliament as it is a gathering place for all things bike-geekery. Hope you enjoy the visit.

EDIT: BTW - none of those shops are "rip-off artists". The only one of those in town is Igor on Queen west. do not under any circumstances buy anything from him as you will probably be purchasing something stolen.

I had a nice chat with an irsh gentleman and his wife on the bus back. They told me they'd heard about Charlie on the news.

If your into pics... this guy is rad:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smallwheelsociety/

yo.. anyone interested in a mtb ride? I'm gonna head into the Don at some point this morning methinks.

LIKE TOTALLY DUDE!